I bet you've been thinking about your New Year's Resolutions, and maybe one of them is to get back into shape. After I've made a point to have you "find time" to get some cardio in, here I go adding one more thing onto your plates...weight training.
Let's be honest, we all would like to step on a scale and see the same number we saw when we were in high school, yes? I believe that anything is possible, and I am well on my way to achieving this crazy goal, but I wanted to make a point to all of you, not just moms, that it's not always about that number. If you lost inches, fit into those designer skinny jeans and didn't think about your belly when you sat down at a party - would it really matter what that number is? I don't think so.
What most women fear is actually the BEST way to burn calories, lose fat, and lose those inches: LIFTING WEIGHTS. Building lean muscle allows our bodies to burn more calories when we're just sitting on our butts, and gives us an overall slimmer look. Plus, we can expect less fatigue when we're juggling baby, toddler, diaper bag, purse, large cup of caffeine, etc., all at once.
When I started this fitness transformation, I was somewhat fearful of the fact that I tend to look "bulky" when I lift weights, but when I added a healthier nutrition plan, I found that it wasn't the case at all. 10 weeks into my program, I still weighed more than I did before I got pregnant, BUT I WAS SMALLER. Check out the picture below:
In this case, the woman weighed less before she started, but you can see how body composition can have such an impact on your size and overall look, regardless of the number on that scale! She's slimmer, her posture has improved, and she just looks amazing. Convinced yet?
One last caveat - you don't have to lift a heavy amount of weights to see results. Start slow, recruit a friend or personal trainer to help you with form and for encouragement, and start pumping some iron.
<3,
Fit Mama Jaye
P.S. Next blog post will have before and after pics of my very own fitness transformation, as the 12 weeks are coming to a close! Stay tuned, and continue to share the inspiration and motivation!
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